Area Info for Farnham (Suffolk)

Farnham, Suffolk, UK

Farnham is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, in the eastern part of England. It is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside atmosphere. The village is characterised by its historic buildings, including old cottages and farmhouses, which reflect its long-standing history and agricultural heritage.

Geography and Location

Farnham is situated within the Suffolk countryside, offering scenic views and a peaceful environment. It is part of the East Suffolk district and is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby towns and villages. The landscape around Farnham is predominantly flat, with agricultural land and open fields.

Community and Amenities

As a small village, Farnham has a close-knit community. It may have limited amenities within the village itself, often relying on nearby larger towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is ideal for those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle.

History and Heritage

Farnham's history is rooted in its agricultural background, with historical records dating back several centuries. The architecture of the village reflects traditional Suffolk styles, and it may feature listed buildings or historic sites of local interest.

Recreation and Nature

The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The rural setting makes Farnham a suitable location for nature lovers and those seeking outdoor leisure.
Education
School
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.73 miles
School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1HE
Saxmundham Free School2.06 miles
Seaman Avenue, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DZ
Snape Community Primary School2.20 miles
Church Road, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1QG
Saxmundham Primary School2.40 miles
Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1XQ
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.00 miles
Carlton Road, Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2NP
Rendlesham Community Primary School4.48 miles
Sycamore Drive, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2GF
Coldfair Green Community Primary School4.61 miles
Judith Avenue, Knodishall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1UY
Wickham Market Primary School4.76 miles
Dallinghoo Road, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0RP
Easton Primary School4.95 miles
Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0ED
Summerhill School5.18 miles
Westward Ho, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4HY
Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School5.50 miles
College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9EP
Leiston Primary School5.58 miles
King George`s Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4JQ
Alde Valley School5.58 miles
Seaward Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BG
Framlingham College5.58 miles
College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9EY
Peasenhall Primary School5.66 miles
Hackney Road, Peasenhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2HS
Yoxford Primary School5.81 miles
High Street, Yoxford, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3EU
Health
Clinic
AHP Suffolk (Wickham Market)4.67 miles
Wickham Market Medical Centre, Chapel Lane, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SB
AHP Suffolk (Framlingham)5.79 miles
Framlingham Surgery, Pembroke Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HA
AHP Suffolk (Aldeburgh)6.41 miles
Aldeburgh Community Hospital, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Woodbridge Clinic8.60 miles
2 Pytches Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EP
Framfield Medical Centre9.26 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Framfield House9.26 miles
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
AHP Suffolk (Woodbridge)9.26 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
AHP Suffolk (Otley)10.20 miles
Otley Surgery, Chapel Road, Otley, Suffolk, IP6 9NT
AHP Suffolk (Grundisburgh)10.50 miles
Grundisburgh Surgery, 20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
Ecch Rayner Green Resource Centre11.21 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Halesworth Ooh Base11.21 miles
Patrick Stead Hospital, Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
AHP Suffolk (Fressingfield)12.53 miles
Fressingfield Medical Centre, New Street, Fressingfield, Suffolk, IP21 5PJ
Suffolk Nuffield Hospital13.72 miles
The Cross Sectional Imaging Suite, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
AHP Suffolk (Back and Neck Service)14.16 miles
Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Walker Close14.47 miles
1 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Helens House14.49 miles
571 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LX
GP
Saxmundham Health2.54 miles
Lambsale Meadow, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DY
Rendlesham Surgery4.46 miles
6 Acer Road, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2GA
Wickham Market Medical Centre4.67 miles
Chapel Lane, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0SB
The Leiston Surgery5.25 miles
Leiston Surgery, Main Street, Suffolk, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4ES
Framlingham Medical Practice5.79 miles
The Surgery, Pembroke Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HA
Yoxford Branch Surgery5.81 miles
Park View, High Street, Yoxford, Suffolk, IP17 3EU
Aldeburgh Surgery6.28 miles
Church Farm Surgery, Victoria Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5EB
Orford Surgery7.24 miles
The Peninsula Practice, Chapman House, Rectory Road, Orford, Woodbridge, IP12 2NN
EARL SOHAM branch surgery 8.08 miles
Earl Soham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7SF
Laxfield branch surgery8.69 miles
The Street, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8DZ
Dr Taylor & Partners8.74 miles
7 Little St Johns Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EE
Framfield House Surgery9.26 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4FD
Hollesley Village Hall Branch Surgery9.85 miles
The Peninsula Practice, Hollesley Village Hall, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3RQ
Debenham Group Practice10.20 miles
The Surgery, Chapel Road, Otley, IP6 9NT
Debenham Group Practice10.50 miles
20 Charles Avenue, Grundisburgh, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6TH
Dr C Northover & partners11.18 miles
Cutlers Hill Surgery, Bungay Road, Halesworth, IP19 8SG
Hospital
Aldeburgh Community Hospital6.41 miles
Park Road, Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5ES
Ecch Patrick Stead Hospital11.21 miles
Bungay Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8HP
Ecch Southwold Hospital13.58 miles
Fieldstile Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6LD
Nuffield Health, Ipswich Hospital13.72 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5SW
The Ipswich Hospital14.16 miles
Heath Road, ..., Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD
Woodlands14.16 miles
Heath Road, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, IP4 5PD
Walker Close14.47 miles
3 and 4 Walker Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LY
St Clements Hospital14.71 miles
Foxhall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8LS
Bluebird Lodge15.62 miles
100 Mansbrook Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9GJ
Felixstowe Community Hospital16.13 miles
Constable Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HJ
Ecch Beccles Hospital18.87 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
All Hallows Hospital19.17 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Fryatt Hospital, Harwich19.51 miles
419 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4EX
Carlton Court20.91 miles
Carlton Court Hospital, St. Peters Road, Carlton Colville, Suffolk, NR33 8AG
Lowestoft Hospital23.68 miles
Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PT
Airey Close24.03 miles
Lothingland, Oulton, Suffolk, NR32 3JQ
Pharmacy
East Of England Co-Operative Society2.31 miles
7 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DF
Acer Road Pharmacy4.46 miles
6 Acer Road, Rendlesham, Suffolk, IP12 2GA
Wickham Market Pharmacy4.62 miles
Unit 2 White Hart Court, Wickham Market, IP13 0RA
Rendlesham Pharmacy4.96 miles
Unit 7, Rendlesham Mews, Rendlesham, IP12 2SZ
Framlingham Pharmacy5.24 miles
32 Market Hill, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9AY
Leiston Pharmacy5.28 miles
20 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EW
Lloydspharmacy5.28 miles
62 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BZ
Aldeburgh Pharmacy6.66 miles
125 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5AR
Boots8.75 miles
58 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, IP12 1AL
Lloydspharmacy8.86 miles
Unit 1, 11 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AA
Waterton Pharmacy9.26 miles
Framfield Medical Centre, Ipswich Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4FD
Boots10.82 miles
26 Market Place, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AY
Cutlers Hill Pharmacy11.18 miles
Bungay Road, BUNGAY ROAD, Halesworth, IP19 8SG
Tesco Stores Limited11.32 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Anson Rd, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RU
Martlesham Pharmacy11.77 miles
9 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3SL
Mid-Suffolk Medical Supplies Ltd11.92 miles
The Pharmacy, 1 Little Back Lane, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6RB
Leisure
Park
GLEMHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)1.13 miles
CAMPSEY ASHE PARK (Grade II* Listed)3.09 miles
LONELY FARM3.11 miles
HACHESTON3.39 miles
SUFFOLK COAST & HEATHS4.14 miles
SUFFOLK4.21 miles
EASTON FARM5.55 miles
KETTLEBURGH5.99 miles
THE HAVEN, ALDEBURGH6.63 miles
ORFORDNESS-HAVERGATE8.03 miles
HEVENINGHAM HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.16 miles
WESTLETON HEATH8.39 miles
WOODBRIDGE CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)9.32 miles
SUFFOLK COAST10.75 miles
HELMINGHAM HALL (Grade I Listed)11.22 miles
HENHAM (Grade II Listed)12.40 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Darsham Service Station2.31 miles
Jet Fuel Station, Saxmundham, IP17 3PW
Tesco Saxmundham (Superstore)2.31 miles
1 Church St, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1EP
Waitrose Saxmundham2.33 miles
Church Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1EP
Londis, Saxmundham2.47 miles
Manor House, Saxmundham, IP17 3ER
Costcutter Woodbridge4.44 miles
Walnut Tree Avenue, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2GG
Olde Forge Stores4.46 miles
The Green, Grundisburgh, Suffolk, IP13 0TA
Co-op Woodbridge4.72 miles
Wickham Market, IP13 0HE
Raj Supermarket5.20 miles
67 Kings Road, Leiston Suffolk IP16 4DA
Co-op Woodbridge5.32 miles
Framlingham, IP13 9AN
Co-op Leiston5.36 miles
Leiston, IP16 4AE
Londis Leiston Post Office5.45 miles
62 Sizewell Road, Leiston, IP16 4AB
Co-op Adleburgh6.18 miles
Saxmundham Road, IP15 5JD
Tesco Aldeburgh (Express)6.20 miles
Saxmundham Rd, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5JA
Co-op Aldeburgh6.67 miles
Aldeburgh, IP15 5AR
Co-op Saxmundham7.88 miles
Darsham Hamper, IP17 3QR
Family Shop8.05 miles
Building 727, Sutton Heath MOD, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3TW
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport34.05 miles
Kent International Airport58.37 miles
Bus Stop
David Hope Caravans (E)0.08 miles
David Hope Caravans (W)0.08 miles
Riverside Centre (SE)0.28 miles
Riverside Centre (NW)0.28 miles
The Shelter (NE)0.30 miles
The Shelter (SW)0.31 miles
Silverlace Green Turn (W)0.67 miles
Silverlace Green Turn (SW)0.68 miles
Benhall Place (NW)0.91 miles
Benhall Place (SE)0.91 miles
Stud Farm (S)1.04 miles
Stud Farm (N)1.04 miles
Cottage Farm (S)1.18 miles
Cottage Farm (N)1.18 miles
St Marys Church (N)1.20 miles
St Marys Church (S)1.20 miles
Ferry Port
Walberswick Ferry Landing12.53 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing12.58 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing13.96 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing14.06 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing17.72 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing17.72 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing18.12 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing18.16 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal18.74 miles
Reedham Ferry South25.77 miles
Reedham Ferry North25.82 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing32.25 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing32.46 miles
Ramsgate Ferry Terminal59.57 miles
Railway Station
Saxmundham Rail Station2.31 miles
Wickham Market Rail Station3.56 miles
Darsham Rail Station6.47 miles
Melton (Suffolk) Rail Station7.68 miles
Woodbridge Rail Station8.98 miles
Halesworth Rail Station11.11 miles
Westerfield Rail Station14.38 miles
Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station14.74 miles
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station15.02 miles
Trimley Rail Station15.78 miles
Felixstowe Rail Station15.97 miles
Ipswich Rail Station16.31 miles
Needham Market Rail Station17.16 miles
Harwich Town Rail Station18.38 miles
Harwich International Rail Station18.75 miles
Dovercourt Rail Station18.82 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP17 1JZ)
Number of Properties in Catchment35
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)6
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)2
Property Sales
FARNHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE (UNIT 4), THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£248,000
2024-09-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2023-02-17   £160,000
THE POST OFFICE STORES, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£115,000
2025-01-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2015-07-14   £220,000
THE OLD FORGE HOUSE, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£320,000
2024-02-29
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-10-06   £43,500
FARNHAM BARN (2)
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LB		£685,000
2022-02-14
detached
freehold
ELM TREE COTTAGE, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£277,500
2021-12-20
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-10-12   £60,000
FARNHAM HALL FARM HOUSE
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LB		£515,000
2021-08-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-09-30   £425,000
2A, FARNHAM BARN
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LB		£625,000
2016-07-28
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-12-01   £290,000
THE OLD POST OFFICE, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£178,000
2016-05-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-11-03   £225,000
FARNHAM HALL (2)
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LB		£485,000
2015-11-26
terraced
freehold
Sold 1998-04-03   £118,000
FARNHAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE (UNIT 1), THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£65,000
2015-06-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE OLD POOR HOUSE, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£180,000
2014-11-10
detached
freehold
Sold 1995-05-12   £51,500
THE LIMES
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LE		£311,000
2014-10-02
detached
freehold
ROSE VILLA, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£149,000
2014-08-01
detached
freehold
1, ST MARYS VIEW
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1GZ		£218,000
2014-03-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-10-06   £213,000
5 - 6, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£150,000
2012-10-31
detached
freehold
GORSE FARM
BLAXHALL
WOODBRIDGE
SUFFOLK
IP12 2DU		£568,916
2009-03-12
detached
freehold
2, ST MARYS VIEW
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1GZ		£195,000
2006-11-10
detached (New)
freehold
3, ST MARYS VIEW
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1GZ		£182,500
2006-10-27
detached (New)
freehold
TURRET HOUSE, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£107,500
2006-04-07
terraced
freehold
FIELD HOUSE
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LE		£232,500
2006-03-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-08-16   £179,950
TURRET BUNGALOW, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£55,000
2003-08-13
semidetached
freehold
WREN COTTAGE
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LE		£158,000
2003-07-24
detached (New)
freehold
ASH TREE COTTAGE
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LE		£165,000
2003-05-12
detached
freehold
ASH COTTAGE
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LE		£165,000
2002-08-16
detached (New)
freehold
FARNHAM BARN
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LB		£226,500
1998-08-07
detached
freehold
THE OLD PARSONAGE
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LA		£115,000
1997-12-02
detached
freehold
FARNHAM HALL (5)
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1LB		£105,000
1997-03-21
detached (New)
freehold
TURRET COTTAGE, THE STREET
FARNHAM
SAXMUNDHAM
SUFFOLK
IP17 1JZ		£38,000
1995-04-06
terraced
freehold
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